The novel was written by Frederick Forsyth, who was a guest of the HK Book Fair last year. He was interviewed by Sir David Tang. I had no idea on the man then. Gweilos are of the same face.
Somehow, I took up the book. I devoured it quickly. While the word "meticulous" is becoming a cliché, especially during appraisal, Frederick Forsyth could nevertheless be crowned the label, in the orthodox way.
The story was on an attempt of assassination of Charles de Gaulle. Frederick Forsyth gave the plot a very logical and detailed depiction on everything. The method of killing the Grand Zohra. The appointment of the assassin. Everything has a cause.
And the preparation of the assassination was particularly outstanding. The little-know method of getting a fake passport was demonstrated. To seal the gun, it was masqueraded as a clutch and thus a bespoke weapon has to be crafted. Shooting range, traveling route, contingency plan, all the stuff have been precisely calculated.
Reading something as good as it would give someone a joyful break.
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